Full Time Posted 3 months ago

Closes: September 1, 2026

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JOB DETAILS

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy to target and secure new aviation work across Queensland.
Cultivate and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with a diverse range of clients, including international and regional commercial airport operators and key stakeholders within the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces airfields portfolio.
Lead the preparation of high-quality proposals, tenders, and expressions of interest for both commercial and defence aviation projects, ensuring clear alignment with client needs.
Take overall responsibility for the successful and profitable delivery of complex aviation projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction.
Work closely with other discipline leads (e.g., Civil, Electrical, Structural) to integrate multi-disciplinary inputs effectively into aviation-specific projects.
Provide technical expertise and project management oversight to support key aviation projects being delivered by teams in other Australian and New Zealand offices as required.
Drive technical excellence across our ANZ Aviation portfolio.
Participate in AECOM’s Global Aviation Technical Academy and have active involvement in the Aviation Technical Practice Group, comprised of a network of 850+ peers around the globe.

Desired Qualifications

Ideally 15+ years’ experience in airside infrastructure engineering design, aviation pavement design, pavement condition assessment and evaluation.
Demonstrated experience working with either commercial airport clients (international or regional) and/or the Defence sector (ADF/NZDF), understanding their distinct procurement, security, and technical requirements.
Proven track record of successfully leading, mentoring, and managing a technical project delivery team.
A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related field.
Professional accreditation (e.g., Chartered Engineer / RPEQ) is highly desirable.
Comprehensive knowledge of standards and guidelines from CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority), FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), IATA (International Air Transport Association) and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).